HealthCare
What is the definition of healthcare?
Medical care that seeks to prevent and treat health conditions.
What is the main goal of preventative healthcare?
To promote overall health and prevent diseases
What percent of Americans have health insurance?
92%
This term refers to the monthly fee that individuals pay to maintain their health insurance coverage.
Premium
Do you have the right to give or withhold consent for treatment?
Yes
What are the different types of care in healthcare?
Diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, education, and research.
How can you prevent yourself from illness?
Regular check ups and staying clean
What is the average life expectancy?
78 years
A fixed amount you pay for a covered health care service after you've paid your deductible.
Co-payment
Do state laws affect the rights for minors?
Yes, they depend on state law.
What is the key component of primary health care?
Preventive services
Does preventative healthcare only include physical health, not mental health?
No, it includes both
What is health care?
Medical care that seeks to prevent and treat conditions
This is the amount a policyholder must pay out-of-pocket before their insurance starts covering costs.
Deductible
What does HIPAA stand for?
The Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act.
In healthcare what does EHR mean?
Electronic Health Records
In what ways can physical activity prevent health issues?
Prevents heart disease, diabetes, maintains healthy weight, etc.
Why is healthcare important?
Helps prevent diseases and improve quality of life
This type of health insurance plan requires members to choose a primary care physician.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
What is the purpose of HIPAA?
To protect the privacy of people who seek medical care and healing.
In healthcare what does HIPPA mean?
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
What are the main components of preventative healthcare?
Regular health check ups, vaccinations, screening, etc.
What are the 5 points of healthcare?
Patents, Payers, Providers, Purchasers, and Policy Makers
In this health insurance model, members have more flexibility to see specialists without needing a referral
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
What are the five main provisions of HIPAA?